BirdieBound Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [7/9/2025]
Welcome to BirdieBound! We care deeply about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user.
What We Collect
When you use BirdieBound, we may collect the following information:
- Account Info
- Name, email address, and profile photo (if provided)
- Login credentials (if applicable)
- Trip & Group Data
- Trip names, dates, destinations
- Messages you send in group chats
- Calendar events, pinned locations, expense entries, and uploaded photos
- Device Info
- Device type and OS
- App usage data (e.g., screen visits, crash logs)
- Location Data (optional)
- If enabled, we may use location services to help with map pins or suggest places.
How We Use Your Info
We use your information to:
- Power core features (chat, planning, sharing)
- Personalize your experience
- Improve BirdieBound through analytics and bug tracking
- Send relevant push notifications (e.g., plan updates)
Sharing with Others
We do not sell your data—ever.
We only share your info:
- With your travel group (e.g., events, messages, shared photos)
- With service providers that help us run the app (e.g., cloud storage, analytics)
- When required by law or to prevent fraud/security threats
Data Storage & Security
- Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
- We take reasonable steps to protect your info, but no system is 100% secure
Your Rights
You can:
- View or update your account info at any time
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Contact us with questions or requests: [Insert contact email]
If you’re located in the EU/UK, you may have additional rights under GDPR. If you’re in California, CCPA may apply—we honor those requests too.
Kids & Privacy
BirdieBound is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13 years old.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we do, we’ll notify you by email or in-app so you can review the changes.
Contact Us
Questions? Email us at: info@birdieboundapp.com